Electricity rates in Big Beaver, PA
Big Beaver (1,923 people, Beaver County) is served by 3 electric utilities. Homes on Duquesne Light Co. pay about 25.14¢/kWh, 21% more than the Pennsylvania average.
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Electric companies serving Big Beaver
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duquesne Light Co. | Investor-owned utility | 25.14¢ | $154 | 438K | 856 |
| FirstEnergy Pennsylvania Electric Co. | Investor-owned utility | 20.21¢ | $179 | 1.47M | 647 |
| Borough of Ellwood City | Municipal utility | 17.49¢ | $167 | 4,040 | — |
Power outages in Beaver County right now
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Outage history in Beaver County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 632 | 867 |
| Days with outages | 88 | 86 |
| Most customers out at once | 16,833 (21.7%) | 30,551 (39.4%) |
| Worst day | 2024-06-18 | 2025-04-29 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (632 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- West Mayfield 25.1¢
- New Beaver 20.2¢
- Ellwood City 20.2¢
- Beaver Falls 25.1¢
- Ellport 20.2¢
- New Brighton 25.1¢
- Rochester 25.1¢
- Beaver 25.1¢
- Monaca 25.1¢
- Freedom 25.1¢
ZIP codes: 15010, 16136, 16141
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Big Beaver?
Most homes in Big Beaver get power from Duquesne Light Co., where residential customers pay an average of 25.14¢/kWh including all charges. The Pennsylvania average is 20.70¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Big Beaver: FirstEnergy Pennsylvania Electric Co. (20.21¢), Borough of Ellwood City (17.49¢).
What is the average electric bill in Big Beaver?
About $154 a month, based on 611 kWh a month (the average for Duquesne Light Co. customers) at 25.14¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Big Beaver, PA?
3 utilities serve Big Beaver's ZIP codes: Duquesne Light Co., FirstEnergy Pennsylvania Electric Co., Borough of Ellwood City. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Big Beaver?
In 2025, customers in Beaver County averaged 14 hr 27 min without power. Outages hit 86 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-04-29, when 30,551 customers (39.4%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.